Sharon Anita Hill - District 37 Toastmasters
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Sharon Anita Hill - District 37 Toastmasters
` District 37 Toastmasters Spring Conference Keynote Speaker Friday night International Director Sharon Anita Hill Sharon is a member of six clubs in district 37! They are: (1) Chapel Hill (2) Speak Up! (3) Bull City (Blue Moon) (5) MprovMasters, (6) After Five Bell Tower. She has an MBA and she spent 25+ years at IBM. Currently she is President of Sharon Hill International Certified Etiquette Trainer and Motivational Speaker. Sharon is also President, SharonLovePurple (online store) and YourPokerDiva.com (Poker training). As Friday night’s Keynote speaker, Sharon will cover topics: •Proposal A - Amendments to Toastmaster International Bylaws •Revitalized Education Program Update •Toastmasters International Turns 90 Years •2015 Toastmasters International Convention In Toastmasters she has taken the leadership path to 2012-2013 Toastmasters Region 7 Advisor and 2014-2015 Toastmasters International Director In her local community she applies her leadership skills at: 2014-2015 President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle Board of Directors 2011- Present Radio Host for Today’s Business, WCHL. Chapel Hill Station 2010-2011 President National Association of Women Business Owners •Board Focus 2014-2015 http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ ` Keynote Speaker Saturday Morning Past International President and Toastmasters Accredited Speaker Jana Barnhill Jana, an Accredited Speaker and DTM, was elected Toastmasters International President at the 77th annual International Convention held August 13-16, 2008, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She was only the fourth woman to serve as the top officer of the organization. An active Toastmaster for 20+ years, Jana has been named Outstanding Club President, Division Governor and District Toastmaster of the Year. She is a Past District 44 Governor, having worked with a team that led D44 to the #10 District in the world and she served as International Director from 2002-2004. Jana has been recognized for her speaking skills as well, being a five-time winner of the District 44 International Speech Contest, and going on to place 3rd in the World Championship of Public Speaking in 1993 and 2nd in 1996. In 1997, she became only the fifth woman in the organization to earn the coveted Accredited Speaker designation. Professionally, Jana is a speaker/trainer for L.I.V.E. Speakers, Inc., a company she owns with her husband. She conducts seminars throughout the United States on management topics; including communication and leadership, team building, managing change and personality traits. She delivers keynotes and also serves as a speech writer and coach to other professionals. She has written for different magazines and was quoted in the Wall Street Journal following President Obama’s first inaugural address. Jana is active in the community with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, has served on several Boards including the Lubbock Community Theater, Lubbock Women’s Club and is active in her church. She loves spending time with friends, theater, shopping, Christmas, shopping, movies, travel, anything fast, Disneyland (has gone at least once, sometimes three times a year since 1991), entertaining andJshopping! As Saturday morning’s Keynote speaker, Jana will present: Take your Talents to Greatness! Do you have the talent to achieve greatness? Jana Barnhilll believes you do! In this keynote she will share with you how to tap into that talent to experience not only personal greatness, but club and district greatness, as well. http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ Spring Conference Schedule of Events ` Friday, May 1, 2015 START END 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:45 PM 4:45 PM 5:15 PM 5:45 PM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 11:50 AM 1:00 PM 1:50 PM 3:50 PM 4:50 PM 5:15 PM 5:15 PM 5:45 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 8:00 PM 9:45 PM 9:30 PM EVENT ROOM Jay Nodine Memorial Golf Outing Offsite Room available for Talent Show act rehearsals Venetian Youth Leadership - younger Paris I Youth Leadership - older Paris II 2 Hours: Finding the BEST - Job, Employee, Customer Judy Stepp Vienna A Lunch (On Your Own) Create Rock Star Content for Your Blog - Alice Osborn Paris I & II 2 Hours: How to Market a Club - Cyndi Kulpa Vienna A You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a Great First Impression - Karen Dortschy Paris I & II Contestant briefing and microphone check Judges briefing (all judges, timers, and ballot counters) Venetian Vienna Doors open for contest seating Venetian Welcome - with representative from office of Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Venetian 7:45 PM Table Topics Contest (with interviews and winner announcement) Venetian 9:30 PM 10:45 PM 12:00 AM Buffet Dinner, with Keynote Address by Sharon Anita Hill, International Director (45 min) Europa Ballroom Talent Show - Toastmasters Got Talent! Venetian Hospitality Suite open http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ ` Saturday, May 2, 2015 START END 6:30 AM 6:30 AM 7:15 AM 7:45 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 7:40 AM 8:15 AM 9:20 AM 9:20 AM 9:20 AM 10:20 AM 10:20 AM 10:20 AM 10:20 AM 10:20 AM 11:20 AM 11:30 AM EVENT First-Timers breakfast ROOM hotel restaurant Hospitality Suite open - pick up breakfast items available Line up for Parade of Banners Venetian Foyer Opening ceremony with Parade of Banners Venetian Maximizing Your Toastmasters Experience - Sharon Anita Hill Venetian Pick Me, Me, Me. Improving Your Table Topics - Al Herr Toastmasters and Politics - Art Cardenas London ABC Vienna 2 Hours: How to Memorize Anything, Including a Speech - Zbigniew Kabala Paris I & II How to Create Habits That Actually Stick - Sonja Stetzler Venetian Parliamentary Procedure in Action - Tim White Amsterdam Creating Audiobooks (Volunteer and Professional) Kevin Spalding London Mentoring - Because We Care - Monica Custis Vienna Jana Barnhill - Keynote Address: Take Your Talents to Greatness! Venetian 12:45 PM Buffet Lunch with C&L award presented to WRAL's David Crabtree Europa Ballroom 1:00 PM 3:00 PM District Council Meeting - All District officers, Club Presidents, and Club VPEs must attend. Europa Ballroom 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:15 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM 7:45 PM 9:30 PM 4:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:45 PM 10:00 PM 12:00 AM Hospitality Suite open - BREAK (for conference attendees NOT required to attend Business Mtg) Contestant briefing and microphone check Judges briefing (all judges, timers, and ballot counters) Venetian Vienna Doors open for contest seating Venetian International Speech Contest - with interviews and winner announcement Venetian BREAK NA Distinguished Toastmaster reception (by invitation only) Terrace Doors open for banquet seating Europa Ballroom Past District Governors meet and line up Past District Governors March-in Banquet Dinner, officer induction, outgoing/incoming District 37 Governor speeches Paris I & II Europa Ballroom Europa Ballroom Hospitality Suite open http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ ` Sunday, May 3, 2015 START END 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 8:50 AM 9:50 AM 10:50 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:50 AM 11:50 AM 11:50 AM EVENT Incoming Trio Q&A, plus DEC brainstorming session Q&A for Aspiring International Speakers and D37 International Contest Representative - Jana Barhnill Toastmasters Accredited Speaker Program - Jana Barnhill Youth Leadership Opportunities Within Toastmasters and Beyond - Jessica Keys ROOM Paris I & II Amsterdam Amsterdam Paris I & II Wait; I Have to Speak Today? - Jennifer Asaro London Working Through People: Leadership At The Speed Of Trust - Elana Gilbert Vienna http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ District 37 Toastmaster Spring Conference ` Educational Sessions Friday Sessions Friday 10:00am – 11:50am ** 2 Hour Session Room: Vienna A Judy Stepp Finding the BEST Job, Employee, Customer In this fast-paced workshop, participants will experience techniques to discover the BEST, and have the BEST in their lives every day. OBJECTIVES How to create your BEST job / work How to create your BEST employees How to create your BEST customers How to create your BEST day, EVERYDAY Division A, Area 01 Governor Certified Life Mastery Coach Dream Builder Coach Friday 1pm – 1:50am Room: Paris I & II Create Rock Star Content for Your Blog We all know blogging is vital to build your “platform” and attract readers. If you have a blog do you get stuck trying to figure out what to say in your blog posts? You are a writer, but how many times does frustration hit when you don’t know what to say! Do you wonder how other bloggers always have something new to contribute? Blogs grow and attract readers because of their content and because they help readers solve problems. OBJECTIVES Learn how to gather ideas/create blog content for your audience Learn the nitty-gritty of posting: how often, how long a post and what time of day/week Learn how to use social media to get readers Learn how to get influencers to read your blog Alice Osborn A member of Born Toastmasters Alice has taught classes and writing workshops to thousands of aspiring authors of nearly all ages from 9 to 90 both around the corner and internationally http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ ` Friday 2:00pm – 3:50 pm ** 2 Hour Session Cyndi Kulpa Room: Vienna A How to Market a Club Participants will get a simple 5-step approach to market anything from new members to rejuvenating their existing members. Participants will work through the 5 steps in groups and develop their own plan for a mock club. District 37 Historian BS in Business and BA in French Currently Learning & Instructional Design Specialist for Domtar Paper OBJECTIVES Define Club Goal Define Target Audience Define Core Messages Define Communication Channel Define Milestones Friday 4pm – 4:50 pm Room: Paris I & II You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a Great First Impression Karen Dortschy How many seconds does it take to make a first impression? Participants in this high-energy, interactive workshop will learn how to make their first impressions great, through positive and confident body language, “owning” the room, effective handshaking and memorable business card exchanging. Whether you’re a speaker or an audience member, you can make your first impression a great one. OBJECTIVES Understand how to create a confident, positive and friendly first impression when entering a Toastmasters meeting or networking meeting. Learn the importance of an appropriate and excellent handshake, and learn how to give one. Learn the power places in a meeting room. Learn how to give your business card to someone else so it is remembered and kept. Learn how you can’t change someone’s first impression of you, and how long it takes for someone to make a first impression. Learn how to create a memorable and effective 30-second infomercial or TM intro for speeches. A member of Constructive Speakers of Charlotte and Advanced Communicators of Charlotte Karen is a professional pet portrait painter and artist. Owner of Haute Dauge (pronounced HAWT DAWG) Portraits Her business Open the Door Group helped executives and small business owners with personal branding, strategic social media, public relations and branding programs. http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ ` Saturday Session One Saturday 8:40am – 9:30am Room: Venetian MAXIMIZING YOUR TOASTMASTERS EXPERIENCE Sharon A. Hill Did you know that only 10% of Toastmasters Worldwide achieve their CC? Did you know that many Toastmasters leave after 18 months? Surveys reveal that many believe they have achieved all there is to learn about Toastmasters. If you have experienced this phenomenon within your clubs, Sharon Hill, International Director, will be presenting information to show how much more a person can do to maximize his or her Toastmaster experience. 2014-2015 International Director and a member of Chapel Hill; Speak Up!; Bull City (Blue Moon); MprovMasters; After 5 Bell Tower Toastmasters Clubs in D37 At the end of this highly interactive session, you will know: •Sharon’s Toastmaster path from 2004 to present •Tips on how to move to higher positions within Toastmasters •Pitfalls to avoid Saturday 8:40am – 9:30am Room: London ABC Pick Me, Me, Me. Improving Your Table Topics The key to Table Topics success is Over Accepting the Topic and Al Herr, Improvisational Comedian, will show you how this one technique borrowed from the comedy world will send you on your way to more successful impromptu speaking and make regular speeches seem easier also. Other elements of the workshop include: Developing the Topic, Narrowing Your Approach and finally Ending on a High Point making the audience want more, more, more. Feeling Unfunny ? This workshop will include a sure fire way to add humor to any Table Topic. Included in this hour are the basics of improv comedy and the 7 different humor structures. The attendee will depart never fearing Table Topics again. OBJECTIVES Gain Confidence Learn techniques to use in real life Learn the basics of Comedy and Improv Al Herr A member of High Noon Toastmasters Stand-Up Comedy and Improvisational Theater Founder of Raleigh's Village Idiots theater group and former Comedy Critic for Spectator Magazine. http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ ` Saturday 8:40am – 9:30am Room: Vienna A Art Cardenas Toastmasters and Politics Have you ever wondered how to start a political career and participate in public life as an elected official? Do you want to get involved in making decisions where money, permits and regulations are at stake for your own town, city or state? In this session we will explore my own personal journey in public life, since I participated in the last elections running for Mecklenburg County Commissioner, and how Toastmasters helped me to prepare for it. You will gain a new insight of the value of toastmasters for public life speakers. A member of Queen City Toastmasters BS Computer Science Past Democratic Candidate – Mecklenburg County Commission OBJECTIVES Key essential skills for public life speakers. Learning from past and present political speakers. How to start a political campaign, process for City, County and State elected officials Saturday 8:40am – 10:30am ** 2 Hour Session Zbigniew J. Kabala A naturalized United States citizen, Zbigniew J. Kabala, Ph.D., P.E., DTM, was born and raised behind the Iron Curtain. Division G Governor Member of Blue Moon and PRATTically Speaking Toastmasters. Room: Paris I & II How to memorize anything, including a speech. Part I: The Memory Palace (Method of Loci) memorization technique will be discussed, as found in the anonymous book Rhetorica ad Herrenium, written around 95 BC, i.e. over 2,100 years ago. Modern research and justification of the technique will also be presented. Memory feats accomplished by ancient bards and modern memorization athletes will be used to encourage attendees to adopt and learn the method. Part II: We will apply the technique in a number of memorization exercises. OBJECTIVES Learn what the Memory Palace (Method of Loci) memorization technique is about. Gain deep understanding of why it actually works. Learn where and how to find your own memory palaces. Learn how to select your memory-palace “stations” with care, so that you don't trap and confuse yourself. http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ ` Saturday Session Two Saturday 9:40am – 10:30am Room: Venetian Sonja Stetzler How to Create Habits That Actually Stick Whether good or bad, habits define us. And more importantly, studies have shown that 40%-45% of our daily behaviors are habits. This session will show participants how to create new habits that can transform the way they think, their health, and their work performance. OBJECTIVES Define what a habit really is Understand the Tiny Habit Formula to create a new habit Recognize how celebrations are part of the habit-forming process Design 3 new habits to start after the session A member of Southpark Toastmasters MA, CPC is a Communications, Health and Habit Coach An adjunct faculty member in the School of Communications at Queens University Saturday 9:40am – 10:30am Room: Amsterdam Tim White Parliamentary Procedure in Action Want to conduct more productive business meetings? Ever wonder how to become more effective at parliamentary procedure? Parliamentary procedure defines how groups of people, no matter how formal or informal, can most effectively come together and make decisions in a fair, consistent manner — and make good use of everyone's time. Member of Davidson Toastmasters, Ship Masters, and the Advanced Communicators of Charlotte. Tim currently works for Globe Express Services as an Operations Supervisor. OBJECTIVES Basics in parliamentary principles Respectful and orderly use of Parliamentary Procedure Illustrate 23 motions typical to a club meeting Talk about the rules governing debate on motions http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ ` Saturday 9:40am – 10:30am Kevin Spalding Room: London Creating Audiobooks (Volunteer and Professional) Learn what is involved in the narration and production of Audiobooks, then apply Toastmaster skills with appropriate emotion. The right equipment, the technical editing and post-production skills are all that is needed. Participants will learn the basics of the end-to-end process and where they can apply their skills in either a volunteer or professional capacity. OBJECTIVES Learn the process of audio book narration and production Learn specific techniques that will enhance efficiency and productivity in audio book production. Learn where services of audio book creators are needed and solicited. A member of Gastonia Toastmasters A retired Navy Captain and Naval Flight Officer, Speaker, Consultant and Business Coach. Saturday 9:40am – 10:30am Room: Vienna Monica Custis MENTORING – BECAUSE WE CARE Engagement is the key to effective mentoring. How do you engage your new club member? By making regular contact, staying in touch and keeping on the lookout for opportunities to share knowledge. It’s simple, we engage others by being involved in their growth process. Member of River City Toastmasters and Assistant to the Area 91 Governor OBJECTIVES Promote awareness for the need of a mentoring program Identify how an effective mentoring program impacts club DCP goals Develop action plan to drive member engagement Build relationships by encouraging meeting schedule agreements between mentor and mentee http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ ` Sunday Session Sunday 9:00am – 9:50am Jana Barnhill Room: Amsterdam Q and A For Aspiring International Speakers and D37 International Contest Representative Do you dream of competing on the “Big Stage” at the World Championship of Public Speaking? Do you aspire to the highest leadership level of this organization? Jana Barnhill is one of only a few who can speak to both. She is a five-time winner of her District International Speech Contest and has placed 3rd and 2nd in the finals of the World Championship. She also served as our 2008-2009 International President. This session will be your opportunity to bring any questions you might have about Jana’s experiences, and how you can make your speaking and/or leadership goals a reality! Jana Barnhill, DTM, Accredited Speaker was elected Toastmasters International President at the 77th annual International Convention held August 13-16, 2008, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She was only the fourth woman to serve as the top officer of the organization. Sunday 10:00am – 10:50am Room: Amsterdam Jana Barnhill TOASTMASTERS ACCREDITED SPEAKER PROGRAM Do you aspire to become a paid speaking professional? The Toastmasters Accredited Speaker Program was designed to recognize members who have achieved a level of proficiency which allows them to do just that. But it isn’t easy! Since the beginning of the program in 1981 less than 20% of applicants have earned the designation. In this session, Accredited Speaker Jana Barnhill, only the fifth women to earn this designation, will offer insights into this program so that you can be better prepared to pursue and conquer this challenge! Continued OBJECTIVES :Attendees will learn Benefits Eligibility Process Preparation Pitfalls Strategies http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ Sunday Session ` Sunday 11:00am – 11:50am Jessica Keyes Room: Paris I & II Youth Leadership Opportunities Within Toastmasters and Beyond The ability of our youth to take on leadership positions is integral in today's society. This is an informational session on fostering the arts of communication and leadership with our youth through Toastmasters programs available, and to help participants learn ways to translate those experiences professionally as well. OBJECTIVES Understand the youth programs available through Toastmasters. Understanding how to work with students of all ages from elementary to high school. How to be creative when running a Youth Leadership Program. Ways you can professionally utilize your Youth Leadership experiences for personal growth. Area 12 Governor Previously served as the Youth Leadership Committee Liaison for District 37 Owner of The Power of CAN, a motivational Speaking business. Sunday 11:00am – 11:50am Jennifer Asaro Room: London WaitF I Have to Speak Today? Learn how to select a topic that can be easily called up for that speech you didn’t know you were going to give. Middle of the night or early morning speech ideas can often be the best! What makes a “hip pocket” speech memorable How to bring together all of the important elements of a speech at the last minute Division B Governor A member of Toasters and Ovens at Electrolux and Goldmine Toastmasters. Currently working with Electrolux in a hybrid role that combines technology, systems, data and process analytics with business analytics and strategy. OBJECTIVES Learn the most common element in memorable speeches How to find topics for both planned and unplanned speeches (i.e. Selecting your Topic module) Tips for quickly adapting that idea into a structured speech. http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/ Sunday 11:00am – 11:50am ` Elana Gilbert Room: Vienna Working Through People: Leadership At The Speed Of Trust Successful leaders build relationships and trust in their teams and resolve conflict. Learn and practice leadership skills by working with and leading teams. OBJECTIVES Division H Governor Member of Tarheel Toastmasters and Clayton Area Toastmasters Elana has a Master's Degree in Textile Engineering Learn the power of working through people versus doing everything yourself Learn the number one thing that kills teams and how to solve it. Learn how to form teams and why you want to manage through them Learn why NOT working through team limits you as a leader. http://d37toastmasters.org/district-conference/